NC General Statutes - Chapter 51 Article 2 1 Article 2 Marriage - ncga state nc 2025

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  2. Begin by reviewing the sections regarding marriage licenses, ensuring you understand the requirements outlined in § 51-6 and § 51-7.
  3. Fill out your personal information as required in § 51-8. This includes your name, age, marital status, and social security number. If you do not have a social security number, attach an affidavit of ineligibility.
  4. If applicable, complete the affidavit for absent applicants as described in § 51-8.2. Ensure that it is sworn and notarized.
  5. Review all entries for accuracy before submitting your application. Make sure to include any necessary documentation such as birth certificates if requested by the register of deeds.

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Yes, as long as they are ordained and meet the state requirements, a friend or family member can officiate your wedding.
Legal Basis:North Carolina marriage laws do not require officiants to be registered with the state or belong to a specific religious denomination.As long as an officiant can perform the ceremony as outlined in the law,their ordination is accepted.
NORTH CAROLINAS STATE LAW In North Carolina, individuals ordained by a religious organization can perform wedding ceremonies. This includes those ordained through online ordination programs. Registering with any government office as a wedding officiant is not required.
Both parties must be at least 18 years old, unless specific requirements for minors are met. The parties cannot be more closely related than first cousins, and cannot be double first cousins (for instance, the children of two sisters who married two brothers).
Magistrates can conduct marriages in either civil or religious ceremonies. A magistrate, minister, or any member of a religious group authorized to solemnize marriages conducts civil or religious ceremonies. All weddings must have at least two witnesses.

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Florida, South Carolina, Montana, Nevada, Maine and Tennessee are the only states where a notary public can officiate a wedding. If youre marrying in any other state, a notary generally cant officiate. Youd typically have an ordained officiant, a minister, a judge or court official.
Difference Between a Marriage License and Certificate A marriage license is obtained before your wedding ceremony, while a marriage certificate is issued following your ceremony.
According to the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina does not recognize common law marriage, meaning that couples cannot be legally married simply by living together for a certain period. Instead, couples who wish to get married in the state must go through the formal process of obtaining a marriage license.

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